Tohuwabohu
Among the many loanwords, idioms, and sayings German has borrowed from Biblical scripture (Gen 1:2 here), “Tohuwabohu†might be among the most catchy – in no small part because its sound well reflects…
In place of cards
I was going to send all of you a holiday card (to Stephen Fry as well as sort of a repentance-thing, because I don’t want lousy hope for nice gifts this year –…
Yes, Virginia, there is an Electoral College…
It’s 3:31am. I can’t sleep, get-up time is two hours to go, and checking in to Facebook has been no distraction really. Unless I aim for a serious case of political morning sickness….
Happy Birthday, Stephen Fry!
Usually, the only birthday of a self-described atheist we honour on here is Muffti’s, but in this case I’ll make an exception. British actor / author Stephen Fry* is turning 65 55 today….
It’s that cheesebread time of year
No, I didn’t get my pastries confused. For the dough of this feta-stuffed loaf, you’ll need: 375gr of flour (I used a wheat / spelt mix.) dry yeast 3 tsp baking powder 1…
“Remember, there are no planes with trailers yet.”
Don’t you just love getting reprimanded by your mother over the phone while you’re on holiday? Case here, I was shopping at Century21 in Manhattan today. They had this Nordicware baking tin that…
In Kiev next Sunday?
Then don’t miss the “DJ is Drunk”-party of/by Mama Diaspora vs Yuriy Gurzhy. For those that are missing out, this is what you’re missing:
Alles Liebe zum Geburtstag, CK!
Happy Birthday, CK – even though you’ll hate me for doing this. In place of a doodle, I’ve come up with a torte recipe to honour CK’s birthday this year. Red and white…
Have I got a suggestion to make!
As European politicians, economists (who for some reason still dare to voice their opinions publicly), hairstylists, and taxi drivers debate whether Greece should leave the monetary union that is the Eurozone, and while…
There’s something you should know about
Update: Here’s a link to Heeb as we care any way but subtly.
R.I.P. Amy Winehouse
Via the BBC: [. . .] Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, has been found dead at her north London home. A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed that a 27-year-old woman had died in Camden and…
Mama Diaspora vs Yuriy Gurzhy – Free mp3 Promo
MAMA DIASPORA vs YURIY GURZHY-7 SONGS-2011 mp3 promo by MAMA DIASPORA
Jews Live at Auschwitz
Get the pun? Here are two Jewlicious snippets from the 2011 Life Festival in Auschwitz, Poland:
More cheese, less cake, and nothing to be seen
CK, this one’s for you, my dear. Preheat your oven at 180 degrees Centigrade. For the base: 100 grammes of flour 50 grammes of butter / margarine 3 tablespoons vanilla sugar or regular…
Less cheese*, more cake, and a story of a tradition
This post has been in the making for a few months. There have been many ideas of how to wrap the topic up: relate it to Oscar Wilde’s concept of aestheticism? Nah, too…
/ˈtʃizˌkeɪk ˈjʊərəʊˌvɪʒən ən ˈfrɔɪlaɪn/
It all fits together quite nicely. More precisely, it fits together like a “baby’s first” four-pieces’ jigsaw puzzle freshly taken out of the box. And this one is as Jewy as it is…
All Jew need is love
Let the cheesy headline not deter you. I’m trying to make amends for messing with “our SEO” the other day. I came across an interesting article on Welt Online about the Museum of…
Gaudeamus igitur iuvenes dum sumus
(I couldn’t really think of a title, so I’ll resume the Latin lessons for Muffti.) Speaking of songs, Rotfront are releasing their new album “VisaFree” on 20th May and start their “From Berlinstan…
Net finds, quickly shared
The website 32 Postkarten offers visitors an insight into the touching story of two young people from 70 years ago – in realtime. From the site: On March 29th 1940, Liesbeth Friebel writes…
MAMA DIASPORA vs YURIY GURZHY – LIVE CONCERT in KIEV – Tonight!
I know this comes at short notice, but still… Mama Diaspora vs Yuriy Gurzhy will be in concert at XLIB Club in Kiev tonight. The Drunk DJs Party starts at 11pm so you’ve…
Rien ne vas Pluss?
Trolls, ye be warned. The one or the other of you might remember a commenter who has been anything but a polite visitor. Found first on VIN but quoting from northjersey.com: A village…
You sure look yummy today, Benji.
Rumour has it that Benji Lovitt enjoys a particular commitment to chummus. I don’t know on what date Benji and chummus celebrate their anniversary, but could there be a better way to show…
Happy Birthday, Puppet.
Dear CK, In honour of your birthday, I’d like to share a song by someone who would have celebrated his 70th birthday today. Happy Birthday, young man, and the sweetest new year of…
